Read the case ofRiggs v. Palmer,115 N.Y. 506 (1889),which was an example of the judiciary using the Social Purpose Rule of statutory construction, the process of interpreting and applying legislation.It is important to understand the court's reasoning here.Be sure to read the entire case, including the Dissenting Opinion.Decide, under these circumstances, whether or not you agree with the Majority Opinion here.The Dissent does make a valid argument that is worthy of thoughtful consideration, but other than the fact that this case involves a decedent's estate, it's also an example of a social and moral application of a law's intent.At the time, there was no statute under probate (or criminal) law that would have invalidated the defendant's inheritance, and the statute that was at hand indicated that nothing should defeat the intent of a testator (written statute(s) that were available did not seem to sanction the action of the court).The entire case is included below for your convenience.What is the Social Purpose Rule?Was this court correct to apply it in this instance?you decide.